HR Generalist - 9-Month Temporary Contract

About Us
1GLOBAL is a technology-driven global mobile communications provider, delivering global connectivity solutions to enterprises and consumers. Powered by a best-in-class telecom platform – including its own owned and operated global mobile core network, fully fledged in-house developed eSIM technology, and an extensive portfolio of telecom licenses – 1GLOBAL operates as a fully regulated telecommunications provider across 40 countries worldwide.

We serve many of the world’s leading banks, enterprises, and digital-first businesses, including neo-banks, global fast moving consumer goods companies, travel leaders, and payment service providers. Today, 1GLOBAL connects more than 70 million people and devices globally, enabling our customers to launch, scale, and innovate with confidence in the mobile ecosystem.

1GLOBAL is a profitable, fast-growing business. With full-year revenues in 2025 exceeding US$200 million and profits of over US$25 million, we generate strong cash flows to fund our growth allowing us to continuously invest in infrastructure, platform innovation, and global expansion. Recent years have marked a defining phase in our journey, with major enterprise and mass-consumer client wins accelerating our evolution into a global mobile connectivity powerhouse, purpose-built to enable consumer brands to enter and succeed with their own  aspirations to offer telecommunications services to their clients.

Founded in 2022 by experienced technology entrepreneurs, Hakan Koç and Pyrros Koussios, 1GLOBAL has rapidly emerged as a European technology leader shaping the future of global telecommunications. We operate as a fully regulated Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in 12 countries and as a regulated telecom operator in an additional 28 markets. Headquartered in the Netherlands, with world-class R&D hubs in Lisbon, Berlin, and São Paulo, our team of close to 500 experts across 15 countries is united by a single ambition: to redefine global mobile connectivity through technology, scale, and execution excellence.

About the Team

We are looking for a talented HR Generalist to join our Global HR Department. You will be based in the office in São Paulo, Brazil. The role reports into the Global HR Business Partner based in Portugal and provides an opportunity to work within a highly performing Global HR Team, working closely with the HR Business Partners and other key stakeholders to provide a first-class service supporting all aspects of the employee cycle from onboarding, payroll, employee engagement, reward, HR data management and performance management.

This position is a 9-month temporary replacement for a permanent employee.

About the Role

• Employee Lifecycle & Administration: Support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, changes, benefits, offboarding), including the preparation and maintenance of employment contracts, amendments, certificates, and any other HR documentation, while ensuring accurate employee data management in HR systems.
• HR Advisory & Employee Relations: Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on any HR-related queries.
• Payroll & Benefits Support: Act as HR liaison with payroll providers, ensuring data accuracy and timely processing; Support benefits administration; Handle employee payroll-related queries in coordination with payroll providers.
• HR Projects & Process Improvement: Contribute to HR projects (policy updates, system implementations, process standardisation); Support the implementation of global HR initiatives; Identify opportunities to improve HR efficiency and employee experience.
• Employer Branding Activities: Support employer branding initiatives aimed at attracting and engaging early-career talent, including participation in external events/job fairs; Provide support to internal and external communication initiatives to help promote the company’s culture, values, and employee experience

About You

• 2 years of experience in a HR Generalist job role
• Experience in Payroll and HR Administration in Brazil
• Good knowledge of Brazilian labour law
• Confident administration and technical skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint at good level
• Strong numerical capability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, including experience of using complex MS Excel formulas to handle large data sets is desirable
• Strong Organisational and Communication Skills, both verbal and written
• A flexible approach to work and being able to deliver multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment will be key to the success of this role.
• Committed, resilient, hardworking and proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset and strong multitasking abilities
• Exposure to working in an international or fast-growing environment is a plus
• Fluent English skills, including speaking, reading, and writing

What We Offer?

• 9-month Temporary Contract
• Meal allowance paid into Caju card — R$100 per working day
• Health insurance with SulAmérica — 50% covered by the company
  

Why 1GLOBAL?

• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career in one of the fastest growing telecommunications companies, expanding over 100% year-on-year under the leadership of successful tech entrepreneurs.
• Major Transaction Exposure: Be in the driver’s seat for transactions that will have an impact on the future telco industry.
• Work with a Talented Team: From the Board and the Founders to the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate daily with the most capable and renowned external advisors, and constantly being exposed to talented and driven individuals.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced workplace where innovation is encouraged, and every contribution counts.
• Professional Development: Work alongside industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in a cutting-edge field.
• International Experience: Gain opportunities to work in different 1GLOBAL offices around the world as you grow within the company.
• Open Communication Culture: Join a team where your ideas are heard, and open dialogue is encouraged, fostering a supportive and transparent work environment.
• Get Things Done Attitude: Be part of a results-driven team that values efficiency, creativity, and the drive to make a tangible impact in the industry.

1GLOBAL is an equal opportunity employer, we value your character as much as your talent. Diversity drives our innovation, and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. We are excited for you to join our mission to revolutionise connectivity globally.